His hand clamps around my arm, fingers digging in too tightly. I wince, struggling to pull free.âLet me make something clear,â he hisses. âYou will never and I mean never replace Chloe. You canât even measure up so what makes you think you canât take her place? What makes you think that Iâd ever fa
Everyone stops, and I still in my place. Like I said, I take my job very seriously, so anyone close to me knows not to come to my workplace unless itâs important.âSi?â Secretary Agnes calls again, pulling me from my thoughts.âSorry,â I reply quickly. âIâm coming.âMy heart is pounding as all sorts
Sierra.Mondays. Donât you just hate Mondays? I donât know what it is about this day, but it carries its own cursed energy. Honestly, Iâve never met anyone who truly loves Monday. Even if you love what you do, you canât help but despise the weight that comes with it.Itâs past midday and Iâm still s
The drive home feels longer than it should. Gunnerâs voice is still in my head, taunting me.âSheâs the first thing to make your heart beat again⌠since Chloe, youâve been nothing but a ghost.âI grip the steering wheel harder than necessary. He doesnât know what heâs talking about. Sierra doesnât m
NoahThe bar feels empty the moment they step out, leaving the stale hum of conversation and the clink of glasses behind.Gunner leans against the bar. âWhat was that, Noah? You were an asshole.ââI wasnât,â I reply coolly. âI was being honest.ââThat wasnât honesty⌠that was a tactical aim to cause
Before I can respond, Lilly moves like lightning, swinging her fist in a perfect arc. Her knuckles connect with his stomach. Not hard enough to injure, but enough to knock the wind out of him. Noah staggers back, a rare flash of shock in his eyes.âWhat the fuck, Lilly!â Noah snaps. âIâm your cousin